Stuggles as a single mom

This post really is just random. I have a lot on my mind that I need to allow to ooze out my fingers.

Being a single mom is a tough job. I'm sure it is for single dads too, but I cannot speak on their behalf. So onward as a single mom.

One of the biggest struggles I face is being exhausted. I work taking care of kids all day, then come home to my own two children. I love them dearly and enjoy the time we spend together before and after work, but I am physically exhausted. It can be difficult to stay motivated to spend time with them, cook meals, clean house, and everything else that needs to be done before the next day. Throw in the mix two sick children with fevers over 103, throw up, no sleep at night and mommy is ready for a childless vacation!

Balancing being a firm parent and the nurturing mommy can be a difficulty too. I don't want to be too hard on them, but being too soft won't help them at all either. Sometimes it can be hard to find a good balance. Especially on days when they have pushed every button possible. Someday it would be nice to have someone to tag team with.

It is a 24-7 job. Basically a full plate in itself, but someone has to work as well and child labor is not legal (Just kidding of course). So take a full plate add a little more (work) and then add a few sprinkles which we will call a social life and/or the rare date (very rare because few men are willing to consider stepping up if you have kids) and you have a mountain on a small plate. But we have to have that mini social life because you need the interaction and work just doesn't count. Hum, can we just cancel it all and take a nap?